Minority Mindset

Maintaining consistent quality for over three decades is incredibly difficult, so it’s understandable that The Simpsons isn’t as consistently strong as it once was. As a result, many adult animation fans have found other shows to enjoy, and some of these newer series have received a lot of positive attention and critical praise – even being considered by some to be better than The Simpsons.

The new A24 film, Eternity, centers on Elizabeth Olsen’s character, Joan, and her journey into the afterlife. She reconnects with both of her husbands: Miles Teller plays Larry, her longtime spouse, and Callum Turner portrays Luke, who died in the war. Da’Vine Joy Randolph and John Early also star as Anna and Ryan, respectively, and they help Joan, Larry, and Luke choose where they’ll spend eternity. The director recently explained that these roles were actually expanded from their original scope.

For nearly a decade, Stranger Things has been a major part of the cultural conversation, lasting through a pandemic and two presidential terms. However, even as the show enters its fifth season, many questions about the villain Vecna remain unanswered, as the story has only moved forward from 1983 to 1987. This creates some problems – it’s increasingly difficult to believe the actors are still portraying teenagers when they are now in their 20s and 30s, with Millie Bobby Brown, the show’s star, now a wife and mother in real life. But the issues go deeper than just aging characters. Stranger Things has moved beyond simply imitating 1980s culture; it’s now imitating itself, becoming repetitive and losing its original spark as it relies too heavily on familiar tropes.

A recent Fortnite event briefly brought back actor Thurman, sparking some excitement among fans hoping for a third Kill Bill movie. While it’s unlikely, the possibility remains a tempting thought – much like the promise of revenge. The new Fortnite event, The Lost Chapter: Yuki’s Revenge, launches on November 30th at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

Ethan Browne was born in 1973 to singer Jackson Browne and model Phyllis Major. Just six months later, he appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine, held by his father. In the accompanying article, Jackson Browne expressed his joy at becoming a father, saying he felt like a child again and loved the innocence and energy of his son. Jackson and Phyllis married in December 1975, but tragically, Phyllis died by suicide just four months later. Years later, in 2021, Jackson Browne reflected on his life, stating his greatest hope was to balance his career as a songwriter with being a dedicated father.